University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (pronounced /juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈbrɪtɪʃ kəˈlʌmbiə/), commonly known as UBC (pronounced /juː biː siː/), is a public research university located in British Columbia, Canada. The university was established in 1908 and is one of the oldest universities in the province.
Etymology
The name "University of British Columbia" is derived from the location of the university, which is situated in the province of British Columbia in Canada. The term "university" is derived from the Latin universitas, meaning "a whole", and is used to denote an institution of higher education and research. The term "British Columbia" is named after the Columbia River, which was named by American captain Robert Gray who named it after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva.
Related Terms
- Public university: A university that is predominantly funded by public means.
- Research university: A university that is committed to research as a central part of its mission.
- British Columbia: The westernmost province of Canada, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains.
- Canada: A country located in the northern part of North America.
- Higher education: An optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on University of British Columbia
- Wikipedia's article - University of British Columbia
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